Partnerships Manager

Overview

The Partnerships Manager is a key position supporting the country program with the overall objective of achieving high quality and compliant programming. The main goal of this position is to manage a partnership portfolio and support the country program to ensure effective sub-grants management and build strong, sustainable partners.

Tasks Summary

• Promote and apply the IRC’s Partnership Excellence for Equality and Results system (PEERS).
• Facilitate systematic partner feedback on IRC’s management of the partnership relationship.
• Coordinate the daily management of sub-awards under their management.
• Conduct & coordinate Partner Identity and Background Review (Vetting) processes.
• Coordinate and co-lead Partnership Capacity Analysis (PCA) processes.
• Support facilitation of Partnership Project Cycle: Opening, Review and Closing Meetings.
• Coordinate narrative and finance reporting processes.
• Process sub-awards modifications in a timely manner.
• Facilitate management processes to ensure the smooth close out of partner projects.
• Maintain complete and organized partnership files for each partner.

Experience Requirements

• Experience with I/NGOs (desired)
• Demonstrated successful experience working with partners

Qualification Requirements

• BA degree or equivalent in International Development or Affairs, Finance, Business or related field; Advanced degree a plus – or equivalent work experience

Other Details

Languages Required: English knowledge: at least upper-intermediate

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration:

Work Modality: regular travel to partner/program locations in the northern, eastern, and southern oblasts of Ukraine

Remuneration: